The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a directive prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence technology from the Chinese firm DeepSeek within most government systems. The ban, effective from the end of July, specifically targets civilian agencies, including the Departments of the Treasury, State, and Justice, while excluding agencies within the Department of Defense.
The DHS notice did not specify the exact security risks associated with DeepSeek, but the move comes amid broader concerns from the White House regarding AI technologies developed in China. U.S. officials have previously expressed apprehension about the potential for